Can someone provide information on the Cyber Test (what's on the test, how to prepare, etc.)?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 10:54:52 -0400

Can someone provide information on Cyber Test which is a prerequisite to reclass to 17C? I'm looking for information on whats in the test, how to prepare etc ?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2018 11:41 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 11:41:33 -0400

Hey SPC Kochhar, we have a couple of Cyber NCOs coming to give us a brief on prerequisites, "a day in the life" and other things. The brief isn't until next week I believe but I'll see what I can find for you if that's not too late.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2018 8:14 AM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 08:14:37 -0400

SPC Kochhar how long do you have to be in an MOS to test for another one?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2018 9:58 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 21:58:20 -0400

Are you referring to the Cyber Questionnaire that is part of the application packet? I've not known of any "test".

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2018 1:21 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 01:21:09 -0400

Hey SPC Kochhar. I recently took the Cyber Test, scored 70 (passing is 60) without any studying, and am now Enlisted as 17C, so I'm probably decently qualified to answer.

I encountered questions on:
Basic stuff (General hardware, stuff to do with programming)
Networking (Ports, OSI layers, perhaps some general network + level stuff)
Security (Types of man in the middle attacks, specifically.)

A lot I think I got wrong just because it's been so long since I used specific terms, and some of the questions were phrased in ways that could have multiple meanings.

I would focus on those three areas, being A+, Network+, and Security+ levels, in terms of studying. Studying for those three specific exams will likely help you improve your score.

Best of luck!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2018 3:36 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:36:41 -0400

Update- After reaching out and speaking on the phone with the reserves POC for Cyber school, I was told that for soldiers who are already serving don't need to give Cyber Test, its for new recruits only.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2020 9:09 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 21:09:42 -0400

You don’t have to take the test. Just the questionnaire